Month: January 2018
Country Music Made Me Do It: Meghan Patrick Q&A and Game On Tour Preview
January 15th, 2018 by Joshua MurrayMeghan Patrick has a brand new album on shelves, she’s on tour with the James Barker Band, and she’s got a lot of feelings about it. We had the chance to catch up with Meghan for a Q&A that touches on her sophomore record, Country Music Made Me Do It, the Game On Tour, her […]
Why Maren Morris Hitting Number One Matters, And Why It Shouldn’t
January 14th, 2018 by Joshua MurrayOn Friday morning, Maren Morris excitedly announced on her social media channels that I Could Use A Love Song will become her first solo #1 hit on the Billboard Country Airplay Chart. It is a major achievement for the young country singer who has turned heads with her voice, energy, and most importantly talent since […]
The Lucky Ones: The Launch’s Logan Staats Interview, Review, and 5 Quick Questions
January 12th, 2018 by Joshua MurrayLogan Staats, the 29 year old singer/songwriter from from Six Nations of the Grand River, Ontario was chosen as the first winner of The Launch, Wednesday night on CTV, and already, his life is changing. The indie/folk/pop singer showed off his emotional connection to music and life on the premiere episode of The Launch. And […]
New Music Spotlight: Birds of Bellwoods, Jack White, Our Lady Peace, Vance Joy and Wes Mack
January 12th, 2018 by Trish CasslingIn our second January New Music Spotlight, we’re highlighting three Canadian acts, one Australian act and one American act. Genre-wise we’re recommending some alt-folk, some rock, some folk-pop and a little country music. In this spotlight, we’ve got five videos with some very different concepts. Sit back, have a watch, and a listen and let […]
Country Music Made Me Do It: Meghan Patrick Album Review
January 11th, 2018 by Joshua MurrayMeghan Patrick, the reigning Canadian Country Music Association Female Artist of the Year, is set to release her second album, Country Music Made Me Do It, and country music fans from coast to coast should be ready for it. The album is the follow-up to Patrick’s 2016 debut, Grace & Grit, which put her in […]
Game On: James Barker Band Tour Preview, Interview and 5 Quick Questions
January 10th, 2018 by Joshua MurrayThe James Barker Band has put four singles in the Top 10 on Canadian country radio, including Chills, which hit #1 in June 2017. And now, with a fanbase that continues to grow from coast to coast, JBB are hitting the road on their first Canada wide headlining tour. The Game On Tour (named […]
Better Half: Sykamore Feature and 5 Quick Questions
January 9th, 2018 by Joshua Murray2018 is just getting started, but Sykamore is already in a groove. The 26 year old country music singer/songwriter from Carseland, Alberta has a brand new EP, Self + Medicine, her first music video (Better Half) has been released, and Jordan Oström is taking it all in as she prepares for what comes next. We […]
The Launch on CTV: Series Preview and Episode Guide
January 8th, 2018 by Joshua MurrayThis Wednesday, Scott Borchetta, CTV, and a list of music industry heavyweights will put a spotlight on Canadian music when The Launch premieres. Borchetta, the industry veteran and head of Big Machine Label Group (Taylor Swift, Florida Georgia Line, Reba, and more) will be joined by Shania Twain, Alessia Cara, Fergie, Nikki Sixx, Jennifer Nettles, busbee, […]
Country Thunder Music Festival 2018, Craven Lineup Preview
January 6th, 2018 by Joshua MurrayFrom Thursday, July 12 to Sunday, July 15, Saskatchewan will be home to some of country music’s biggest stars as the Country Thunder Music Festival rolls into Craven for four days of hits and fan favourites. So far, Country Thunder Craven has announced 17 acts for the festival, with the promise of more to come […]
Filthy: Justin Timberlake Single and Video Release
January 5th, 2018 by Joshua MurrayJustin Timberlake is back, and he’s back in a big way. Filthy, the first release from his upcoming (and recently announced) album, Man Of The Woods, dropped in the early morning hours of Friday, January 5 and instantly started burning up the internet. At the time of this post, the official music video for Filthy […]
Self + Medicine: Sykamore, Album Review
January 5th, 2018 by Joshua Murray2018 is starting with excitement and new music for Sykamore, as the 26 year old Carseland, Alberta native releases her new album, Self + Medicine. The six song EP is a combination of unreleased tracks and previous singles, and showcases the voice that will endear her to fans, and the songwriting chops that earned her […]
10 More Awesome Country Covers: Part 6
January 3rd, 2018 by Joshua MurrayOver the last few years we’ve been sharing some of our favourite covers of pop and rock songs by country artists with you in lists of 10. We’ve been able to share covers of Fleetwood Mac, Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, Nirvana, Cyndi Lauper, and more… and today we’re back with 10 more. Some of these […]
New Music Spotlight: Sir Rosevelt, Sykamore, Marianas Trench, Tucker Beathard, and EXES
January 2nd, 2018 by Joshua MurrayThe new year is here, and while we hope 2018 brings a lot of new experiences, opportunities, and music – one thing remains the same… we are here to share new music that we dig. So, here are five songs that we think deserve your attention and spins. We’ve got a mix of pop/rock/country on […]
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